Reviews from the Community

I went it to follow up on a Juvederm injection I had in my upper lip for the fine lines for months ago. It was suppose to last up to a year, but clearly did not. The nurse told me about the Elevess product and that it was great and much less expensive, but only lasted 4 months or so.I asked were...
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Late November 2008 at 9:00 a.m. I had Elevess injected under my eyes to correct deep circles. The plastic surgeon used 2 vials.I looked terrific for about 4 hours and then the swelling began. I had been expecting some swelling. By 4:30 p.m. I was getting so swollen that i called the DR's office...
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LET ME B THE ONE TO WARN U!!
I had Elevess injected to my forehead,nose,nasolabial folds and lips.Horrible bruising and swelling immed.Finally after 2 medrol dose packs.I had 1 week reprieve.(looked almost human) then I woke up full blown swelling like the Goodyear blimp!(no joke) I used ice...
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I had Elevess injected into my nasolabial folds and about 2 weeks later my entire face grew red and swollen. I am allergic to sulfites and this was never explained to me.
I was treated with steroids, but then I got abscesses on my cheeks which had to be drained repeatedly for a week. Green...
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Dr. Garcia has a very good bed side manor. He explains what he is going to do and the results. Every visit is fun and pleasant I am glad I chose Contour Plus. All the staff are helpful and pleasant. Diane was helpful and knowledgable and explained the procedures. I will recommend Dr Garcia to...
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I too had a bad reaction to Hydrelle, but a happy "resolution". Seven weeks after the injections of Hydrelle and Sculptra the huge swellings blew up over 2 days. After biopsies, cat scan, hospitalization with IV antibiotics, 15 abcesses drained of large pockets of pus,etc. I found a...
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I'm egyptaian im 38 years old i got elevess injection in my naso labial folds & cheeks 5 months sgo & it was really amazing. i feel as if i got injected yesterday,, my lines are still filled till now & i look great,, actually it wasnt my first experience with dermal fillers i got...
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I have used fillers several times- mostly Restylane- in the lines/folds on the sides of my nose. I always like the results but it is expensive. I saw Hydrelle on The Doctors and thought I would try it since it was touted as more "filling" than other products.I only had to use 1...
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I had elevess injected into nasio labial folds by a good plastic surgeon. the immediate results were perfect, a few hours later my whole face was very swollen and remained that way for five days, once the swelling subsided i was left with hard lumps at the injection site. twenty five days later...
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Over past year had become more concerned with the dark circles under my eyes and general look of tiredness. Had several consults with 3 plastic surgeons and one derm. All suggested either tear trough, cheeks or both. I decided to fill both areas to feel more refreshed and younger.The doctor was...
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My dermatologist said Elevess was about the same as Restylene but cheaper so I said go for it. He injected it into my nasolabial folds. Wow, by that night I was swollen and the next day my upper lip and sides of my mouth were gigantic. I looked like I was from Planet of the Apes. I iced it...
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I am stunned by the bad reviews here for Elevess. I was injected about six months ago and am still very very satisfied with the result. The pain was minimal and unlike the other reviews here, I experienced very little swelling and redness.I may do it again in a few months especially since the...
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I had elevess injections in my lips. The first couple of days it was swollen but then it went down. I was great for about 3 weeks and then they started to hurt so I started icing them. I thought it was normal, but the next day my lips were so swollen and i was in so much pain so i went to the ER...
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I received Elevess beginning of October, my first night and next day I had horrible swelling. For three weeks it was great, then I swelled like a blowfish, I was put on steroids, it went down and after the steroids my entire upper lip was lumpy, with one spot like a hard piece of gum in it. My...
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I had it injected in the folds and upper and lower lip. My face swelled abnormally right away then subsided only to come back much worse a week later.
I am 3 weeks out and look completely distorted. I have very big hard lumps in all injected sites and it seems to be growing or migrating.
I...
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I've had fillers for years - have probably used them all on different parts of my face...and have always been pleased with results. I tried Elevess for the corners of my mouth and am MORTIFIED by the amount of swelling. While some swelling is normal, this is significantly worse than I've ever...
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On 9/18/08 I had Elevess injected into the lines above and below my lips to get rid of the lines (I would be happy with the lines again if I only knew!). The area above my lips got puffy and lumpy immediately. I was told to massage it but have found out from several sources that you...
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I received an Elevess treatment about three weeks ago and am very happy with the results. Having had other HA treatments in the past, I know how the pain can be an issue and the lidocaine in Elevess really seemed to make a difference compared to the others I have had.
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I recently received Elevess injections for some depressions on my chin due to acne. All was fine for three weeks and then all my injections sites started to swell. It seems I am also allergic to sulfites (nose turns red when I drink red wine). Apparently, the reaction was caused by this...
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I was injected with Elevess from at an office where I typically use an HA type of filler. I had a reaction to the product..drastic swelling in areas that were not even injected.
Apparently, the product is not indicated for people with sulfa allergies (allergies to sulfites...like those in red...
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